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At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility.

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We work side-by-side with our neighbors throughout King and south Snohomish counties to help kids and families thrive – and apply their positive behaviors and goals at home, school, the workplace and beyond.

13 branches

2 overnight camps

10 swimming pools

More than 200 program sites

Where you’ll work… You will work at the Northshore YMCA in Bothell, WA.

You’ll work in our welcoming membership facility that offers programs ranging from health and wellness, to family programs, to child care, to aquatics (access is a staff benefit - swim a few laps before work, take a yoga class, do some laps on the track before you go home, if you like!). If this sounds like an organization you'd like to work for, read on!

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing… You will be teaching kids and adults in our Adaptive Aquatics program at the Northshore YMCA.

Our Y is looking for outgoing Swim Instructors who enjoy teaching children and adults new skills, helping them achieve goals and preparing them for future success. In this role you will teach children and adults water acclimation and safety, water movement and stamina, and stroke development and mechanics. Each year our Y’s teach thousands of people to swim and enjoy the water as a form of play and life-long exercise.

Who are you?

If you're the right candidate for the job, you love teaching the joy of swimming to children and adults; you find satisfaction in helping others to learn and succeed; can command a class of 3 – 6 children through swim instruction; enjoy a fast-paced environment, and have the flexibility to teach multiple levels of instruction. You keep the safety of participants at the forefront of your work while teaching participants to thrive in an aquatic environment.

Qualifications

You are 16 years of age or older and have:

Current state approved first-aid certification

Current state approved community CPR certification, or equivalent

YMCA Swim Leader certification or equivalent

Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills

We can facilitate the process of you getting certified if you don’t have the required certifications yet. Please still apply if you are interested!

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y and Aquatics Team if you:

Thrive on working in a collaborative environment

Are very adaptable

Have high ownership and strong work ethic

Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet

Truly enjoy being of service to people

Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together

Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on results of a background check and drug screening, including screening for marijuana.